Striker Garner has been linked to Championship rivals Bolton Wanderers all summer, while the EADT and Ipswich Star understands that Millwall and Sheffield United have also made enquiries. No bids have yet been lodged.

The 30-year-old scored 10 goals in his debut campaign for the Blues, following a £750k switch from Rangers, but has missed the majority of pre-season with a knee injury heading into Saturday’s opener against Blackburn at Portman Road.

Asked if they were both players he wanted to keep, Hurst said: “We’ll look at each situation on its own merits. If someone comes in and offers £10million for any of our players then I think we’d have some serious dialogue and chances are they might be on their way. But it all depends at what level.

Bolton, Millwall and Sheffield United are understood to have made enquiries about Joe Garner. Photo: Ross Halls

“I want to put my own stamp on the squad, I’ve said that from the start.

“I’ve already probably been able to do a little bit more business than I thought I would initially. I thought we’d be working simply on loans. But Adam Webster leaving (£3.5m to Bristol City) has helped (with budget) and there are other things which are ongoing which may open other avenues.

“I’m trying to get my ducks in line to just strengthen that squad and try and get the players that fit how I would like to play.”

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